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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 545.78 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 545.78 and 132.89 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 545.78 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/545.78 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 545.78 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 72,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,526.31/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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